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Type of bind: Paperback
EAN num: 9781885477293
ISBN number: 1885477295
Label: Future Horizons
Manufacturer: Future Horizons
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 60
Printing Date: November 20, 1996
Publishing house: Future Horizons
Age index: Ages 4-8
Sale Popularity Level: 403426
Studio: Future Horizons
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Little Rainman is written from the perspective of Jonathan a child diagnosed with autism. The script is written in a child's print and, according to Temple Grandin, the drawings which illustrate the story capture 'how a child with autism (really) thinks.' Jonathan talks about how he felt as a baby ('I did not like to be touched or held, even by my parents'), how he loved to play 'circles in the air' (a game where he would extend one leg in the air and create circles), and his view of colors, wallpaper, people's facial expressions, friendships and other important things. Simply told, Little Rainman tells the reader what it's like to be autistic.
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This book really touched my heart. Not everything in it is comparable to what my son has but there were some similiar attributes. It is so nice to know that there are similiar people in the world going through what we do. It really warmed my heart and let me know that we are not alone. I recommend this book as a gift for anyone in ASD.
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I absolutely loved this book. It lets you knowwhat a child with autism is going through
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I was thoroughly disappointed in this book and plain didn't like it. The handwritten font was the least of my objections regarding this work. It is easy to see where and how the pictures could cause some confusion. One of the challenges many people on the autism spectrum have is being able to decode facial expressions.
My chief complaint about this book is the title. I think the 1988 movie "Rain Man" has done more to reinforce stereotypes about autism than it ever did to foster understanding. The term "Rain Man" is considered highly offensive in many autism/Asperger's circles and is best avoided.
I am good and tired of people with autism being portrayed as rocking; staring fixedly at something; spinning objects or watching anything that rotates; demonstrating savant abilities and having no viable social skills. That stereotypical behavior simply does not apply to the entire autistic population. Savantism applies to roughly a little less than 10% of the autistic population. Autism is a neurobiological condition that affects sensory processing and communication. The range and variations are as great as there are individuals with autism. Seriously, I rue the release of the movie "Rain Man" and sincerely hope the term and image of "Rain Man" will not be so liberally applied to people with autism. That hurts all and helps no one.
I didn't think this one was helpful at all and would recommend "Autism Through a Sister's Eyes," "All About My Brother," "Views From Our Shoes: Growing Up With a Brother or Sister With Special Needs," "Ian's Walk" and "My Brother Kevin Has Autism" instead. These are excellent books that explore sibling issues and foster understanding and acceptance of autism.
If this book helped others understand the underlying rationale for behaviors associated with the condition and provided understanding, that is to the good.
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This could have been much better. I admire parents who use their experiences to write stories to help us learn about children with disabilities. However, in this case it seems like it was only done to make a buck. More thought should go into a book than what appears to have happened here.
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I applaud the author for her attempts at telling a story through the eyes and words of her son. The concept is correct, the method is not. The story rambles, often jumping from topic to topic. The "handwritten" font is creative, but actually hard to read. It could have been so much more effective to have this book written by someone with more legible printing. The photos are at times compelling, but others are too obscure for children to interpret. I bought this book for my seven-year-old son, to help him understand my four-year-old autistic son. There were some helpful thoughts, but this book seemed to create more confusion and questions for him.
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